Renfro Cemetery #1

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Marker No: 17441

Texas Historical Cemetery Marker

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Location: ​From Lufkin take Farm Road 58 south to Farm Road 1818, turn left, go one fourth of a mile, turn right on Grimes Cemetery Road, proceed one and six thenths miles. On the left is a chain gate, go one half mile to cemetery on left.

Picture used "Courtesy of Deb in Angelica County", many thanks to Deb for the photo and advise. 

Marker Text: ​John Folkner Renfro, Sr. (1797-1859) and wife, Rebecca Harrison Hicks (1808-1869), moved to Texas in 1839 by wagon from Missouri. In 1840, they settled in this area, known as Renfro Prairie, where they raised ten children and were leaders in the local Methodist church. The family prospered and were helpful to new settlers adjusting to the East Texas life. At least seven members of the family of Moses Warren Spivey (1829-1904), who lived nearby on Bear Creek, share this Renfro burial ground with Berry, Davis, Kirby, Payne and Renfro families. This pioneer cemetery is honored and cared for by the Spivey-Renfro Cemetery Association. (2002)